i fear love, but you have helped me embrace it
i never had the courage to
let my heart beat for someone,
as i’ve always been unsure
about love.
doubt lingers within me,
casting a shadow
that takes over whenever
i let my guard down.
i step back—
yet you take that space,
breaking down the walls i’ve built
not only for self-protection
but also out of fear
that i can’t control
my own demons.
as i step back—
you step closer,
not just breaking down the barriers
but even taming my own monsters.
